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Star Reloaders / Re: Help
« on: February 12, 2021, 08:02:59 am »
And thanks for the picture suggestion. Seems so simple.

I had tried cutting and cropping and reducing image size with little luck.

Regards!

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Star Reloaders / Re: Help
« on: February 12, 2021, 07:59:09 am »
Cleaned up the scratch/burr on the shaft with a very fine stone. Applied gun grease to the shaft keyway slot.
Removed keyways from heads and dressed with a fine stone. (one head keyway no pin)
Cleaned and lubricated shaft chamber of each head prior to re-installing keyways. Applied a little (very little) grease with my finger.

Used gun grease not lithium as suggested by Bruce.

Everything worked!

Thanks to all.
   

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Star History / Bruce Willimans
« on: February 10, 2021, 07:54:48 pm »
Shout out for what a great asset he is to this forum. Not only parts but knowledge.

Had a problem, listed on forum and sent email to Bruce for his thoughts, before sending him machine.

Bruce made a point of responding with an email saying he would call later.
He did call. Machine was operable by that time, but Bruce made some great observations.

Thank You sir!


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Star Reloaders / Re: Help
« on: February 10, 2021, 07:49:24 pm »
Thanks for the input.
Also spoke to Bruce. He is a big asset to this forum.

Found the following.
One head has a pin holding keyway, 2nd does not.
Found a very slight scratch  (1/8 inch+/-)  on column on edge of groove about halfway down. Barely visible but could easily be felt. Never observed this before.
Took a fine stone and smoothed it. Also reset the keys into the heads. Able to install and appeared to function.

I think (but do not know for sure) that a small piece of debris embedded itself between the head and shaft on the upstroke., causing it to bind,  and lock up. Suppose it could also have been the non-pinned keyway moved?...

Plan on using tomorrow so we shall see.




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Star Reloaders / Re: Help
« on: February 10, 2021, 03:55:29 pm »
A lot of lubricant and a little muscle and head came off.

Now neither that head or my or others will go on more than in inch or two without force.
Do not want to force them.

The shaft appears to have no damage and appears straight. The keyways look okay.
Press has not been off bench mount in years until today to remove stuck head. No dropping etc..

Could shaft be bent?  Could normal loading do this?
Keyways are pressed in. Could that be issue.?
At a loss. Not sure where to begin.

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Star Reloaders / Help
« on: February 10, 2021, 02:49:54 pm »
Started a reloading session for 148gr, .38spl.
Loaded about 10-12 rounds.
Moved the handle and loaded another round. As I raised handle. it went up a little and then just stopped. Head is stuck.
Attempted partial disassembly. Shell plate moves. All dies free and clear.
Lubricated machine and struck a few times with a rubber mallet with no change.
Head is stuck.
Maybe shaft or keyway problem?

If I can figure how to reduce photo size will post.

Might be going to Bruce.

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Star History / Re: Powder Shut-Off
« on: January 22, 2021, 07:40:27 am »
Interesting. First time seeing a shut off built in. Maybe a prototype that was not utilized?
 
Also interesting is the Red paint. Wonder if it it original or someone went to the effort to change colors.

Also, there is some type of threaded thumb screw near the safety cam. Have not seen that before either. Would speculate it was some sort of stop for the final finished round?

Bruce..What say you?

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Loading Data & Reloading Procedures / Re: problem crimping 357 magnum
« on: January 14, 2021, 07:18:39 am »
No, I do not think it is okay. It may function, but it also stresses the case and could lead to premature case failure.

Have you confirmed this is occurring at the seater die and not another stage.

Perhaps the case is being impacted at the powder drop and being slightly compressed by the spout when the head is brought down?  Possible also on the priming station but less likely.

Definitely let us know when you work it out and find the cause.

NYKenn

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: Should I Stick With Star?
« on: January 11, 2021, 08:19:57 am »
Asking which way to go on a Star forum, is going to get you a Star answer.
Anyway, do not believe you can go wrong with either of your first two options. You already have one, so you know the quality and reliability. One Universal with additional heads and you are good to go for everything you want. 

In my opinion, the main reason to consider a Dillon is that startup cost should be a little less of an investment, but depending on which model and options, it could cost just as much if not more.

And based on die availability, etc. you could be up and running with a Star a little quicker.
Good luck

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Stars Want to Sell/Want to Buy / Re: 10 mm dies and shell plate needed
« on: December 21, 2020, 09:20:58 am »
Contact Bruce Williams.

On this site as RBWillNJ


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Star Reloaders / Re: .223 Super Stars Conversions
« on: December 16, 2020, 10:46:00 am »
Had read that a few times. Great example of a small need that sparked a multi-million dollar business!

Was not very active in rifle at that time, so really no no interest in the conversion. What might have been!

Regards

Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: .223 Super Stars Conversions
« on: December 15, 2020, 08:03:35 am »
Bruce

Did not see a date on the flyer.
Any idea when it was produced?

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Adapter
« on: December 08, 2020, 10:11:10 am »
As your link was to 8 years ago, I would imagine that you have indeed sold a fair number of them.

Regards
Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Adapter
« on: December 07, 2020, 01:39:44 pm »
Dave

Figured it was related to a case feeder, but not sure.
You confirmed it.
Thank you!

Kenn

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Star Reloaders / Re: Star Adapter
« on: December 07, 2020, 09:09:14 am »
Link does work!

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